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Tips for Safe Snow Driving

Tips for Safe Snow Driving

Snowy roads require extra caution and preparedness for drivers! Below are 10 tips for navigating the snowy roads to ensure a safe and stress-free journey through winter conditions. Prepare Your Vehicle:​Winter Tires. Invest in quality winter tires with deep ... read more

A Comprehensive Guide to Winter Vehicle Maintenance

A Comprehensive Guide to Winter Vehicle Maintenance

With winter quickly approaching, it is crucial to ensure your vehicle is prepared to handle the challenges that come with colder temperatures and icy roads. Follow this guide to take the essential steps that will keep your vehicle in top shape during the winter months! 1. Check and Change F ... read more

October is Fall Car Care Month!

October is Fall Car Care Month!

The Car Care Council designates the month of October as Fall Car Care Month, calling awareness to the importance of regularly scheduled preventative maintenance. With the seasons changing, this is an important time of year to stay ahead of the game and make sure ... read more

Five Surprising Things Your Car Does in the Summer

Five Surprising Things Your Car Does in the Summer

Ever wonder how rising summer temperatures may be impacting your vehicle's performance? Here are five eye-opening things you may find your car doing in the summer and why: 1. Vehicle Dripping Water / Liquid. Many people are alarmed to see pools of water when parked or dripping ... read more

Car Maintenance Checklist

Car Maintenance Checklist

Caring for your vehicle can help to improve its performance and longevity. A car maintenance checklist can make vehicle ownership simple- saving you time and money in the future. Regular maintenance can help to identify and address any small or underlying issues before they get more severe and more ... read more

It's Road Trip Season!

It's Road Trip Season!

We’ve got you covered for any upcoming road trips – Here’s how we keep you and your family safe!Say good bye to foul, musty odors (including fido smells) in your interior with a BG Frigi-Fresh service.  It remov ... read more

Prevent "Car-thritus" Blues

Prevent "Car-thritus" Blues

We’ve noticed an expensive trend that has occurred during the pandemic – putting off regular maintenance for your vehicle, thus a new infliction has surfaced: “Car-thritus Blues” “Car-thritus” (rhymes with arthritis): When your vehicle s ... read more

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How to Prevent "Car-thritus"

How to Prevent "Car-thritus"

“Car-thritus” (rhymes with arthritis) When your vehicle sits unused for a long length of time and suffers from stiffness and deterioration.  Common symptoms include poor engine lubrication, rusty brake rotors & engine components, battery degradation and ... read more

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The cost of Leaves: Seasonal Inspections save Money!

The cost of Leaves: Seasonal Inspections save Money!

Are seasonal inspections really necessary?  It’s that time of year when our industry is recommending a Fall vehicle inspection and/or holiday road-trip inspection and here’s why it is an important part of your vehicle maintenance: Those leaves!  Once all the l ... read more

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Common Service Intervals

The most frequently asked question about maintenance is how long stuff is going to last. Here’s the quick and dirty list of some of the averages so you can have a rough idea on how to schedule your maintenance and plan your budget! Keep in mind that these are averages. Your intervals will be ... read more

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